R19.1
Non-billableAbnormal bowel sounds
Abnormal bowel sounds
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
- •congenital or infantile pylorospasmQ40.0
- •gastrointestinal hemorrhageK92.0-K92.2
- •intestinal obstructionK56
- •newborn gastrointestinal hemorrhageP54.0-P54.3
- •newborn intestinal obstructionP76
- •pylorospasmK31.3
- •signs and symptoms involving the urinary systemR30-R39
- •symptoms referable to female genital organsN94
- •symptoms referable to male genital organsN48-N50
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
R19.0Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
R19.2Visible peristalsis
R19.3Abdominal rigidity
R19.4Change in bowel habit
R19.5Other fecal abnormalities
R19.6Halitosis
R19.7Diarrhea, unspecified
R19.8Oth symptoms and signs involving the dgstv sys and abdomen
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal bowel sounds?
The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal bowel sounds is R19.1. The full clinical description is "Abnormal bowel sounds". R19.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R19.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R19.1 represents “Abnormal bowel sounds”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R19.1 a billable code?
No, R19.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under R19.1.
What chapter is R19.1 in?
R19.1 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R19.1?
R19.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acute abdomen (R10.0).
What are the subcategories under R19.1?
R19.1 has 3 child codes, including: R19.11 (Absent bowel sounds), R19.12 (Hyperactive bowel sounds), R19.15 (Other abnormal bowel sounds).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R19.1?
R19.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0159060. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R19.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abnormal bowel sounds affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R19.1?
R19.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: ME03.Z (Abnormal bowel sounds, unspecified).
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